supercar

A supercar is like a sports car but faster. The term supercar has been used since the 1960s to describe cars, which, at the time, were amongst the fastest in the world. The following were, or are, regularly described as supercars

So a supercar is a wheeled vehicle which is over and above a wheeled vehicle...right. It's probably safe to assume that in this case it means 'higher in quality than the
average wheeled vehicle'. This definition seems somewhat lacking though, mainly because this would put any really nice car into the supercar category. IMHO you
can't objectively define what makes a supercar a supercar, but it's gotta have something special to it.

So what is it?
Forget that for a moment, let's start with 'what isn't it?' A Supercar is not a Sportscar, nor is it a Racecar. A supercar is a masterpiece of Automotive
engineering, with technology far advanced from more mundane "family" and "sports" cars. It also has a huge presence wherever it goes. Take the Lamborghini Diablo for
example - whether it's blasting around a track, ticking over on the freeway or sitting still everyone is going to know it's there. Try parking your 350z
next to it and see how much attention you get... So what is it exactly that sets the supercar apart? Let's have a look:

Style is an important factor in the creation of a supercar. Past generations have adhered to the function over form philosophy on the inside and the opposite on the outside. Interiors used to be stripped (the Ferrari F40 is a good example) of creature comforts in the vein of today's race cars, while the exterior bodywork was designed to look good, with less regard for aerodynamics (huge rear wings aside). The Current generation of road warriors fall somewhere in the middle, with the styling designed around the performance requirements of the vehicle. While not exactly plush, most supercar interiors these days are comparable with high end sports cars but often the driving position is less compromising (remember you are piloting a low-slung land missile here, not a shopping trolley). Oh yeah, one thing common to all supercars - they're low. Not just low, they're low. Think waist height and you'll be in the ballpark. They are often very w-i-d-e as well (it's a stability thing), giving a more aggressive appearance to match the swept back, tinted windscreen you are likely to find in accompaniment. In short, supercars today look like exotic machines of tomorrow.

While it may be the case that many of these wondrous machines fall into the clutches of mega rich limp-wristed-popstar-boy band-pansies who just want to impress
chicks and bask in their own popularity, there are many serious enthusiasts as well. These collectors are the heart and soul of the supercar industry. Limited edition (yes
more exclusive) hand built supercars are the jewel in any collector's crown, even more so if it's a classic and in mint condition. The loving restoration and care of such
vehicles is keeping boys' dreams (and those of many girls too I imagine) alive. Consider it art.